For years, Star Wars fans have known that Batuu isn’t just a themed land — it’s a living planet with a long and layered history on the Outer Rim. Beginning April 29, 2026, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park is finally leaning all the way into that idea, inviting guests to experience different points in the Star Wars saga inside Batuu like never before.
Instead of being locked into a single moment in time, Galaxy’s Edge is expanding its storytelling to represent multiple eras of the Star Wars universe. It’s an ambitious shift, and one that feels long overdue.
A Planet With a Past, Present, and Future
Disneyland’s upcoming updates will allow Batuu to represent several major eras of galactic history, including the Galactic Civil War and New Republic, as well as the Age of the Resistance and the First Order. Black Spire Outpost will effectively roll back the clock by several decades, introducing beloved characters from across the Star Wars timeline.
What makes this approach exciting is how intentional it feels. New props and graphics will appear in certain areas, musical selections will change throughout the land, and environmental storytelling will shift depending on the era being represented. Each time period is being brought to life with the same level of care and detail that defined Galaxy’s Edge when it first opened.
Seeing Batuu broken out by era isn’t just a concept — fans are already mapping it out.
Adding fuel to the excitement, a fan-made map recently shared by SW Artefacts has been making the rounds online. The map visually separates Batuu into Original Trilogy and Sequel Trilogy eras, offering a clear look at how the land can exist across different points in the Star Wars timeline. Seeing it laid out this way really drives home what Disneyland is aiming for: a Galaxy’s Edge that celebrates the full sweep of Star Wars history rather than a single chapter. It’s a small but powerful reminder of how expansive this update truly is.
Iconic Star Wars Characters Arrive on Batuu
With multiple eras now represented, Batuu will welcome legendary characters fans have been waiting to encounter.
Cue The Imperial March. Darth Vader’s search for Luke Skywalker will bring him to Batuu, accompanied by Imperial Stormtroopers. As they patrol Black Spire Outpost, they may sense hints of the Force lingering among travelers and locals alike.
Luke Skywalker himself will roam the outpost, seeking knowledge of the Force and artifacts tied to lightsaber building, kyber crystals, and ancient Jedi history. Leia Organa may be spotted near the Millennium Falcon, recruiting travelers to help keep Luke safe, while Han Solo lingers around his prized ship, clearly tempted by the local cantina.
These characters will join familiar faces already seen in Galaxy’s Edge. Ahsoka Tano, The Mandalorian, and Grogu will continue to appear near the marketplace, while R2-D2 rolls through the land as Batuu’s ever-reliable astromech.
The forested area on the outskirts of Black Spire Outpost will remain inspired by the Age of the Resistance. Rey may still be found around the Resistance camp, and brave travelers can take part in a climactic battle against the First Order aboard Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance.
Music That Pulls You Deeper Into the Galaxy
As you take in the towering remains of Batuu’s petrified trees, the land will now sound more like the Star Wars universe fans grew up with. Music from legendary composer John Williams, drawn primarily from the first six films, will echo throughout Galaxy’s Edge.
Passing through the tunnels, the iconic Main Title and Force Theme will welcome guests to a galaxy far, far away. As you explore deeper into the land, you’ll hear motifs from classic tracks like Han Solo and the Princess, The Desert and the Robot Auction, The Emperor, and more.
And of course, the lively Cantina Band will continue playing inside Oga’s Cantina. In the era of the Galactic Civil War, Oga Garra has only recently opened this watering hole, but it’s already becoming a popular stop for intergalactic travelers.
Shops and Establishments Evolving With Time
As Batuu’s storylines shift across eras, guests may notice changes throughout the land’s shops and local businesses.
First Order Cargo will transform into Black Spire Surplus, a military salvage operation offering artifacts from across galactic history, including Imperial and Rebel items from the Galactic Civil War. Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities will rotate its displays, showcasing different one-of-a-kind items tied to the era being represented.
An earlier generation of the Mubo family will operate Droid Depot, prototyping BB-style droids while still allowing guests to build and purchase their own custom companions. Savi’s Workshop will continue its mysterious gatherings, with Luke Skywalker himself taking interest in the lightsabers and Force knowledge preserved by Savi’s Gatherers.
Favorite Attractions, Food, and Nighttime Spectaculars Remain
Even as Batuu expands its storytelling, fan-favorite attractions and experiences aren’t going anywhere. Guests can still pilot the Millennium Falcon on Smugglers Run, sip blue milk, and enjoy ronto wraps while soaking in the atmosphere.
At night, the spires of Batuu become the backdrop for Shadows of Memory: A Skywalker Saga, a projection show celebrating the legendary Skywalker story. On select evenings, Fire of the Rising Moons offers a unique view of Disneyland’s fireworks accompanied by iconic music and galactic tales.
Temporary Closures Ahead
Disneyland has confirmed that Jat Kaa’s Coolers: J1-KC at Resistance Clearing, Oga’s Cantina at the Disneyland Resort, and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance will be closing on January 20. These closures appear to be part of the preparation process leading into the land’s major updates debuting in April 2026.
Why This Update Feels Like a Dream Come True
This feels like a dream scenario — an expansive Star Wars universe finally meeting in one place. Seeing characters from different eras coexist on Batuu is something fans have imagined for years, and it’s exciting to see Disneyland fully embrace that vision.
I’m really hoping this approach eventually comes to Walt Disney World as well. I just experienced my first visit to Galaxy’s Edge in Florida yesterday, and it was beyond real. The atmosphere, the scale, and the storytelling are so well done that it instantly pulls you in. I walked away completely in love with Batuu and already looking forward to my next visit.
Whether you walk the path of the light side, the dark side, or you’re simply a traveler passing through, these updates make Galaxy’s Edge feel bigger, richer, and more alive than ever before. April 29, 2026 can’t come soon enough.